50 Gorgeous Long Layered Hairstyles

But there’s no denying that it is strenuous to style. Just the thought of styling it for an event puts some of us in a daze. Before you get catatonic, here’s a solution – layers! Layers are perfect for all women with long hair as they make simple high ponytails and braids look oh-so-glamorous. They also make thin hair look luscious and voluminous. So, it’s no wonder that the layered cut is a trendsetter!

Contrary to what most women think, there are many ways to style a layered haircut. Read on to find out the best layered cut for you.

Before we get into that, here are a few ways you can cut your own hair in layers.

How To Cut Your Hair In Layers

Layers At The Back

Comb your hair and detangle it thoroughly. If you have straight or fine textured hair, use a brush. If you have curly hair, use a wide-toothed comb.

Flip your hair over and in front of you and tie it into a ponytail two inches below your front hairline.

Brush your hair again and tie another elastic band where you want to cut your hair.

Using a pair of scissors, cut your hair above the second elastic band. Place two fingers on either side of your hair, spreading it out evenly, and cut it straight across.

If you want to feather your ends, hold the scissors straight and cut upwards. Be careful while doing this. I would recommend getting your hair feathered by a professional.

Remove both the elastic bands, flip your hair back and brush it.

Layers At The Front

Comb your hair and detangle it thoroughly. If you have straight or fine hair, use a brush. If you have curly hair, use a wide-toothed comb.

Leaving out the front section, clip up all your hair. You can also take some hair from the sides.

Allow the hair to fall on your face and brush it a few times.

Take the hair in the center of this section and place a finger over and under it. Cut that section of hair straight.

Keeping the center hair as the reference, and depending on how many side layers you want, cut the rest of your hair a few centimeters below that section.

Once you’ve finished, brush the hair to make sure it is even. Part your hair the way you want to and unclip the rest of your hair.

Now that you know how to cut layers, let’s get into the part we all love. Here are 50 incredible layered hairstyles that you need to try.

2. Champagne Layers

Layers with curls at the end can make your jawline appear softer than it is. If you have a square or diamond face, consider this layered hairstyle. The curls also make your hair look full and your face thin.

3. Wavy Layers

These standard layers help add volume and texture to your hair. If you have straight hair and your cheeks are the fullest part of your face, consider styling your hair in waves. This step will give your hair a fuller appearance.

4. Long Multi-Layers

5. Sun Touched Layers

Wavy hair with layers on the sides is an excellent way to add texture to your hair. You can see just how lush this layered hairstyle looks. The highlights and waves add a sun-kissed look to this gorgeous hairstyle.

7. Free Layers

Light layers on top and dark layers at the bottom help in framing your face. The light layers at the top help streamline your facial shape while the dark layers at the bottom help sharpen your jawline. This gives your face a chiseled look.

8. Volume V Layers

The V- layered cut is one of the most sought-after hairstyles all over the world. The best part about this hairstyle is that it is voluminous from below the face, which makes your face appear smaller than it is.

15. Soft Wavy Layers

Full soft waves with splashes of color look awesome. Thick front bangs help cover a broad forehead. Pick colors that are a shade or two lighter or darker than your natural hair color to accentuate your natural locks.

16. Colored Tips Layers

17. Boho Blonde Layers

This hairstyle is perfect for those gorgeous boho hairstyles that you keep seeing on Instagram. Using a curler, create waves on the lower half of your hair. This step softens the jawline and is ideal for diamond and square faces.

18. Two Colored Layers

This layered hairstyle is all about the color difference. Colored at the bottom half, these layers make your hair look longer. The ends are blunt, but the layers are tapered, which helps to soften your face and make your hair look thick.

19. Cheerleader Layers

Bright hair colors always spice up your hair. The dark roots at the top help in making your face appear longer and the lighter sandy brown shade near the cheeks softens the face. The dark shade on the underside makes your hair look thick and bouncy. With the right amount of care, you can make these layers look shiny.

20. Textured Layers

These layers look extremely natural. The slight waves add texture to the hair. Keep your hair in a curler for about 5 seconds and then unclip it and allow it to cool. The layers accentuate those slight waves perfectly.

21. The Deep V

This layered hairstyle looks incredible. It looks especially stunning on straight, thick hair. It shows off the straight hair texture well and makes your hair look lush. Try a high ponytail with this hairstyle, and you won’t be disappointed.

22. Front And Side Layers

If you want to look trendy without reducing your hair length too much, this hairstyle is for you. This is a super stylish way to frame your face. It is also very easy to style at home: blow dry the layers inwards with a brush, flip your hair over, and blow dry the rest of your hair.

23. Deep U Layers

We’ve established that layers are a great way to frame your face, but layers – when paired with the right colors – accentuate your facial features. The light layers on the sides balance your face shape. And the darker shade on the rest of your hair makes it look thick.

24. Curl Out Layers

This layered cut is perfect for women with fine hair. The curled layers make your hair look much thicker than it actually is. It also adds a glossy look to your hair. The contrast of fine roots to the curly ends makes the layers stand out and gives volume to your hair.

27. Curly Layers

Layers add a nice touch to curls, making them look fresh and perfect. If you have full cheeks, start your layers just at or below your jawline. This step will make your cheeks appear thinner and more defined.

28. Kinky Layers

I have realized that layers are the best for kinky hair. You can showcase your curls and try out various styles. The layered cut is also the best long hairstyle for kinky hair as the layers on top help your roots stay hydrated.

35. Shuffle Layers

Heavy curly layers at the bottom soften your jawline. They also make your hair look thick at the ends, which, in turn, makes your face look thinner than it is. You can rock a ponytail like never before with this hairstyle.

37. Dark Rooted Layers

A balayage layered haircut is superb for framing your face. The dark roots make your face look long while the layers cover your large forehead and broad cheeks. The layers just below the jawline streamline it while the blonde shade softens it.

38. Soft Ended Layers

If you have stringy ends, this layered hairdo is perfect for you. The feathered layered ends give the hair a soft, voluminous look. The gradual light-to-dark caramel color is lovely for warm and light skin tones.

41. Simple Layers

I like to call this the all-rounder layered cut. This is perfect and simple for the college-going girl who does it all – loves to study and play sports. I wouldn’t recommend this hairstyle if you have thin hair.

42. Ash Toned Layers

This layered cut is perfect if you have thin hair. The ash toned hair is perfect for cool and olive skin tones. The beauty of this hairstyle lies in the fact that there are only three layers cut into it.

43. Mean Layers

Thick bangs with choppy ends and subtle layers – this is the best look for the girl known to have a mean streak. This layered cut is all business and all style at the same time. The lovely cool colors bring up the oomph factor of this hairdo.

45. 2C Layers

46. The Feather Cut

The feathered cut has been trending since it was created. It’s easy to see why this hairstyle was given this name – the layers make your hair light and bouncy. If you have thin hair, this hairstyle is sure to give it a lush look. The best part is that this layered cut suits all face shapes.

48. The U-Layered Cut

If you have really thin hair that looks like a rat tail at the end, the U-layered cut is what you need. The layers begin from below your jawline, which streamlines the lower half of your face, while the U cut removes the stringy ends, giving you lush and voluminous hair.

49. The Silky Straight Layered

If you have thick hair, try this stunning layered cut. The best word to describe this hairstyle is ‘silky.’ The layers make your hair shine and appear thick and also show off the length of your hair very well.

50. Subtle Side Layers

This layered hairstyle is for the women who want to add just a tad bit of style. The side layers help to frame your face nicely, showing off your facial features. It is perfect for those hairstyles where you want to have a few loose strands hanging around your face.

Well, now that you’re aware of all the amazing layered hairstyles that you can try out, here are some ways that you can maintain this gorgeous haircut!

How To Maintain Layered Hair

Use a boar bristle brush on curly hair as it will smoothen your hair and keep frizz at bay. If you have straight hair, use a ceramic brush with bristles on it. This will add volume to your hair and make it look lush and glossy.

Blow dry your hair whenever you style it to add volume to your hair instantly. Start off by flipping your hair over and blow drying it.

Wait for your hair to be at least 75% air dried before you blow dry it. Blow drying your hair after you allow it to air dry will let you style your hair easily and without causing heat damage.

Use your blow dryer on a medium heat setting. This will prevent extensive heat damage to your hair.

Hair color can add volume to your hair. Highlights and lowlights are a great way to flaunt your natural hair color while the layers make your hair look bouncy. They also help to frame your face.

You don’t want your hair looking thin and ratty. Use a volume spray or dry shampoo to add texture and volume to your layers.

Use a shampoo and conditioner that will strengthen and cleanse your hair. Don’t forget to deep condition your hair as well.

If you have curly hair, use an anti-frizz serum when styling your hair. This step will add definition to your layers and get rid of frizzy strays.

To keep your hair looking glossy and protected from heating styling, use a heat protectant. Spray it on before you use any heat styling tools.

So, these are the 50 incredible styles along with how you can maintain your layers. Try out your favorite layered hairstyle and conquer the world! But before that, comment below to let us know which one was your favorite.